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Huntsville Hospital’s obstetric emergency department marks 10 years
Huntsville Hospital marked the tenth anniversary of its Obstetric Emergency Department, known as OBED, Wednesday. Leaders say it was the first department of its kind in Alabama.
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HAPPI Health Receives Federal Health Center Designation
HAPPI Health is expanding its reach after receiving federally funded health center status. CEO Michelda Johnson says the designation will help the organization continue serving uninsured and underserved patients while opening the door to additional resources and future growth. Johnson says HAPPI Health plans to open another clinic in Huntsville’s...
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Huntsville Utilities water contamination lawsuit moved to South Carolina in massive federal case
A Huntsville Utilities lawsuit over PFAS contamination in the Tennessee River and local groundwater is heading out of Alabama entirely, now that a national panel has ordered the case folded into a massive multidistrict litigation in South Carolina. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ruled that the case —...
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Huntsville Hospital nurses’ research helps hospitals nationwide spot newborn fall risks
Research led by nurses at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children is giving hospitals across the country clearer ways to identify when newborns may be at higher risk of falling […] The post Huntsville Hospital nurses’ research helps hospitals nationwide spot newborn fall risks appeared first on 256 Today .
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Crestwood Medical Center’s new leader sees ‘unique opportunity’ in the Rocket City
As of April of 2026, Kyle Buchanan is the new president at Crestwood Medical Center, but he certainly isn’t new to the area—or the industry. Buchanan is a Tuscumbia native with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry across operations, patient care and workforce engagement.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital opens new observation and infusion unit
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens-Limestone Hospital opened a new Acute Observation and Infusion Unit on Monday. The unit will expand hospital capacity and provide space for outpatient infusion services. Hospital leaders said the addition is necessary as the area continues to grow in population. “It’s a complete team approach, recognizing...
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Huntsville Hospital among best in state in new U.S. News report
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, and six Alabama hospitals made the statewide Best Regional Hospitals list, with Huntsville Hospital ranked third in the state. Crestwood Medical Center had several of its practices recognized in the report as well. Read more below, and make sure...
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Gadsden officials visit Lawrence County plant to study PFAS water filtration technology
Officials from Gadsden visited the West Morgan-East Lawrence Water and Sewer Authority on Thursday to learn more about its advanced water treatment system as they explore ways to address PFAS contamination concerns in their own community.
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Leighton, FNP-C joins MRMG Urology
Eden L. Leighton, FNP-C, a certified family nurse practitioner, has joined the medical staff at Maury Regional Medical Group Urology. Leighton earned her undergraduate degree from Martin Methodist College in Pulaski, Tennessee, and her master’s degree from the University of North Alabama in Florence, Alabama. Before transitioning into her role as a nurse practitioner, she spent seven years serving patients as a registered nurse at Maury Regional Health.
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Huntsville Hospital Pharmacy Makes Prescription Pickups More Convenient With New Hours
Huntsville Hospital is making it easier for patients and community members to access medications by expanding the operating hours at its Medical Mall Pharmacy. Beginning Aug. 3, the pharmacy is offering Saturday service for the first time while also extending its weekday hours to better accommodate busy schedules. The pharmacy is now open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. It remains closed on Sundays.
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Jones Draws 600 to Huntsville Town Hall
600 people packed Campus No. 805 in Huntsville on Wednesday evening as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones held the largest stop yet on his Statewide Town Hall Tour, outlining his vision for healthcare, education, government transparency and local control while taking questions from residents about the challenges facing one of Alabama's fastest-growing regions.